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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Neufchâtel cheese and Chocolate

  • Neufchâtel cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, while Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 111% more than Neufchâtel cheese.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains 121 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chocolate. While Neufchâtel cheese contains 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, Chocolate contains only 2µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chocolate is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, neufchatel and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +108.9%
Contains more Iron +6069.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1360%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.3%
Contains more Potassium +267.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +145.1%
Contains more Copper +3707.4%
Contains more Manganese +12800%
Equal in Selenium - 3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +108.9%
Contains more Iron +6069.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1360%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.3%
Contains more Potassium +267.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +145.1%
Contains more Copper +3707.4%
Contains more Manganese +12800%
Equal in Selenium - 3

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1582%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +35%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +376.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 51% 8% 0% 0% 6% 36% 4% 35% 10% 11% 38% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +1582%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +35%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +376.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87.5%
Contains more Water +6406.2%
Contains more Fats +37.3%
Contains more Carbs +1603.9%
Contains more Other +24.1%
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +87.5%
Contains more Water +6406.2%
Contains more Fats +37.3%
Contains more Carbs +1603.9%
Contains more Other +24.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.6%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +93.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
14% 86%
Starch: 0.5 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.19 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +93.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Neufchâtel cheese Chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 9.15g 4.88g Neufchâtel cheese
Fats 22.78g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 3.59g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 253kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 3.19g 47.9g Neufchâtel cheese
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 117mg 56mg Neufchâtel cheese
Iron 0.13mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 10mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 138mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 152mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 334mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.82mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.027mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.011mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 3µg
Vitamin A 841IU 50IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 2µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.025mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.05mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.297mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.042mg Chocolate
Folate 14µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.23µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin K 1.7µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.106mg Neufchâtel cheese
Threonine 0.359mg Neufchâtel cheese
Isoleucine 0.501mg Neufchâtel cheese
Leucine 1.013mg Neufchâtel cheese
Lysine 0.875mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 0.294mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phenylalanine 0.448mg Neufchâtel cheese
Valine 0.609mg Neufchâtel cheese
Histidine 0.27mg Neufchâtel cheese
Cholesterol 74mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 12.79g 18.519g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g 0.085g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.729g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.